Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Colette Kent

Prana is our life force energy and vitality governing all motor and sensory functions. Prana governs respiration, the physiological functioning of the heart, digestion and excretion. It coordinates our breath, our senses and mind. The functions of the mind, memory, thoughts, and emotions are all under the control of prana. 
In this episode Colette discusses the following aspects of prana:
The functions of prana. What is optimal prana.  The disorders of prana and how it can manifest in the body/mind. How to enhance this vital life force energy with diet, lifestyle, self-care and mindfulness practices. Download the Pranayama Video Tutorial here
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Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali and is a regular guest on the podcast. In this episode Colette discusses eating disorders with Dr. Sujatha and she shares the Ayurvedic perspective. They discuss the following:
The eating and agni tendencies of vata, pitta and kapha dosha. What role the mind and the mental gunas of rajas and tamas play in disordered eating. Why living a Sattvic life connected to Buddhi is important. The long term physical and mental effect of eating disorders. The Ayurvedic protocol for treating disordered eating. Tips for helping loved ones with an eating disorder. *
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Tejas is the subtle essence of the pitta dosha and agni, our digestive fire. It is considered to be part of the subtle body in Ayurveda which is the energetic field behind the physical body. The subtle body consists of the mind, the emotions and deep thought along with the subtle channels of the nadis, the chakras and the subtle energies of tejas, prana and ojas.
In this episode Colette shares the Ayurvedic teachings on tejas and covers the following:
The responsibilities of tejas. The fourteen qualities of tejas. The four disorders of tejas. Holistic tips on how to enhance tejas, preventing imbalances.  *
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Dhyana Masla was born to a family of Bhakti yoga practitioners, with the practices and teachings of Ayurveda woven seamlessly throughout her life. She’s the author of Ayurveda Mama: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum. Colette chats with Dhyana about her new book and they discuss the following:
Dhyana's journey to motherhood and writing her book. Ayurvedic perspective on preparing the body for conception. The importance of parents preparing mentally and emotionally for parenthood. The effect of sensory inputs on mama and baby. Yoga practices for each trimester. The sacred window of postpartum and the importance of self-care during this time. *
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Ojas is our prime energy reserve, our vitality and our natural immunity. Optimal ojas is called ojas sara in Ayurveda and a person with ojas sara will have the following characteristics:
Strong mental and physical strength Great endurance and plentiful reserves of energy All seven dhatus/tissues of the body will be healthy Strong immunity Loving, compassionate and empathetic disposition Contentment in life Creative mind and great mental clarity Glowing skin, eyes and shiny hair Great holistic health and longevity In this episode Colette shares how ojas is formed, the types of ojas, the disorders of ojas and tips on how we can ensure good quality and quantity of ojas.
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Kate O’Donnell is a three-time bestselling author, a highly sought-after speaker and the founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute where she has educated a generation of practitioners. Kate’s highly anticipated new book Everyday Ayurveda for Women's Health drops April 2024 and Colette discusses this book with Kate in this episode. They cover the following topics:
Why Kate wrote this book and how she would like readers to use it. The Ayurvedic perspective on hormones. The effect of stress on our hormones. The importance of agni (digestion) for hormonal health. Recipes for enhancing digestion, ojas and hormones. The importance of living in tune with our current stage of life. *
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Download your free audio of some of the book chapters here.
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